Richard Adams
Loudon
Summary
Confident security professional successful at making critical decisions quickly and effectively. Adept at meeting security challenges calmly and rationally. Possessing excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills, combined with sharp attention to detail. Knowledge of surveillance systems and emergency response protocols, with strong ability to implement and oversee security measures. Committed to creating safe and secure environment for all.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
- Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
- Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
- Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Enhanced team efficiency by conducting regular training sessions and tactical drills.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Provided security for military installations by conducting regular perimeter patrols and monitoring access points.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Supervisor
CINTAS, Professional Uniform and Facility Services
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Correctional Officer
Hillsborough County Dept of Corrections
Manchester, NH
10.2004 - 08.2016
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Mitigated potential security breaches with vigilant contraband detection practices.
- Oversaw visitation sessions, maintaining order and ensuring safety of all parties involved.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Bolstered team morale and cooperation through effective leadership and communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chelmsford High School
Chelmsford, MA05.1998
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation technique
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint technique
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Security procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Stress tolerance
- Crisis management
- Central and pod control
- Suicide prevention
- Booking procedures
- Gang awareness
- Firearm operations trained
- Search procedures
- Staff management
- File and record maintenance
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Firearms proficiency
- Contraband inspections
- Belongings inspection
- Perimeter control
- Visitation oversight
- Incident prevention
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Radio communication
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- File and record maintenance
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Firearms proficiency
- Contraband inspections
- Belongings inspection
- Perimeter control
- Visitation oversight
- Incident prevention
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Radio communication
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
Certification
NRA Pistol Certification
Timeline
Supervisor
CINTAS, Professional Uniform and Facility Services
11.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County School District
04.2020 - 08.2021
Correctional Officer
Hillsborough County Dept of Corrections
10.2004 - 08.2016
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Chelmsford High School